worried44
10-19-2007, 11:12 PM
I recently got tested for all of my STD's and everything came back negative. However, my HSV1 & 2 antibodies were present but negative. I am confused because, I was told I do not have the herpes virus, but may have been exposed to hsv 1 for example. I have had continued itching in my vaginal area and a cut. Also, I have very thick white and/or sticky, thick yellow discharge; no odor. Also, on my inner thigh area are very dark spots almost like ezema looking...which itches a lot, as a result of me scratching so bad I now have cuts in this are of my inner thigh and buttock area..could I have herpes.
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Ca.Girl2
10-20-2007, 12:56 AM
Go back to your doctor and have her/him swab and culture these areas.
catharine101
10-20-2007, 10:52 AM
You may have herpes, and you may not. Sadly, many doctors are so uninformed about the virus that they give their patients conflicting/confusing information... like "my HSV1 & 2 antibodies were present but negative. I am confused because, I was told I do not have the herpes virus, but may have been exposed to hsv 1 for example."
As California says, go back and get the sores swabbed. You must do this quickly - while the virus is still active in the sores (before they start to heal), so get to a doctor ASAP. Ask for the HerpesSelect test, as it appears to be the most accurate test used in the States.
As California says, go back and get the sores swabbed. You must do this quickly - while the virus is still active in the sores (before they start to heal), so get to a doctor ASAP. Ask for the HerpesSelect test, as it appears to be the most accurate test used in the States.